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So you don't think you can help the environment
plus
increase the comfort and value of your home?
Well, think again. |
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Air Pollution, Smog, and Global Warming
Most of the energy produced in the United States is from
fossil fuels -
particularly coal and oil - in processes that contribute to a
number of air pollution problems,
such as smog and global climate change. |
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Acid Rain
Heating and Cooling systems in the United States emit over
a billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) and about 12% of
the sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emitted by the nation,
the chief ingredients in acid rain. Reducing
energy use for heating is the
single most effective way to reduce your home's contribution
to global environmental problems! |
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Ozone Depletion
Conventional Air Conditioners use refrigerants made of
chlorine compounds,
suspected contributors to the depletion of the ozone layer
and global warming! |
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Save Natural Resources
The amount of energy wasted just through poorly insulated
windows and doors is
about as much energy as we get from the Alaskan pipeline
each year!
Electricity generated by fossil fuels for a single
home puts more
carbon dioxide into the air than two average cars.
By using a few inexpensive energy efficient measures,
you can reduce your energy bills by 50%,
and at the same time help reduce air pollution! |
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Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Nearly 40% of all U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide
are the result of
using energy to heat, cool, and provide hot water for
buildings.
Cut your fuel bills and your furnace's pollution output in
half.
Upgrading your furnace or boiler from 56% to 90%
efficiency
in an average cold-climate house
will save 1.5 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each
year
if you heat with gas, or 2.5 tons if you heat with oil! |
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Remember: Saving natural resources and
protecting the environment is the
best
gift you can give to your children and grandchildren! |
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